Patient Care Technician, Float Pool

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Provide basic care activities and attend to patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeBeverly • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $26 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing basic patient care, including measuring vital signs and assisting with daily activities, while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Holds Basic Life Support certification and possesses foundational knowledge in medical terminology.

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Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)CNA CertificationVital Signs MeasurementPatient Care AssistanceMedical Terminology

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementSpecimen CollectionBasic Clinical ProceduresIntake and Output MeasurementBasic Math Skills

Soft Skills

Desire to Help PeopleCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Basic Computer Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)CNA Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcareMulti-Skilled CaregiverPersonal CareNutritional Assistance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide basic care activities and attend to patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety
Assist with delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse
Perform trained technical, therapeutic, and administrative tasks and procedures
Participate as a multi-skilled caregiver on the patient care team
Measure vital signs, height, weight, and oxygen saturation
Report unusual observations to the nurse
Collect specimens for analysis
Record and measure intake and output
Provide personal care and assist with daily activities
Perform basic clinical procedures independently or under RN supervision
Assist with nutritional needs, including ordering room service, setting up meal trays, and feeding

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
Basic computer skills (preferred)
Medical terminology (preferred)
Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay may increase compensation
Flu vaccination required as a condition of employment